The INPP Schools Intervention Programme
An evidence-based, whole-class movement programme that addresses one of the most overlooked barriers to learning: neuromotor immaturity.
of children enter reception without the neuromotor foundations needed for academic learning
daily movement routine — all that is needed to deliver the INPP Schools Programme in class
rates of children identified with special educational needs continue to rise year on year
The Problem We Solve
Why Movement Matters for Learning
Many children who struggle in the classroom, with focus, behaviour, reading, or coordination, are not experiencing a learning difficulty in the traditional sense. They are experiencing the effects of neuromotor immaturity: the persistence of primitive reflexes that should have been integrated during the first years of life.
When these reflexes remain active, they can interfere with posture, balance, fine motor control, and the brain's ability to process, organise, and retain information. The result is often a child who tries hard but continues to find school unnecessarily difficult.
The INPP Schools Programme was developed to address this at a population level. A simple, structured daily movement routine, delivered by trained school staff, gives the whole class the neurological foundation they need to learn.
Immature motor development is a frequently overlooked factor in focus, behaviour, and academic difficulties. The INPP Schools Programme provides an accessible, practical solution that fits within the school day.
INPP Schools Programme OverviewWhy Invest
The Benefits for Your School
The INPP Schools Programme is not an add-on. It is a strategic investment in the neurological readiness of your pupils, with tangible benefits across attainment, behaviour, and staff confidence.
Improved Attention and Focus
When children's postural and motor systems are better regulated, they can settle more readily, maintain attention longer, and engage more consistently with classroom tasks.
Better Academic Outcomes
Research into the INPP Schools Programme demonstrates measurable improvements in reading, writing, coordination, and academic performance over the course of an academic year.
Reduced Behavioural Concerns
Neuromotor immaturity often presents as restlessness, impulsivity, or difficulty self-regulating. Addressing the underlying cause rather than the behaviour alone leads to calmer, more settled classrooms.
A Proactive, Whole-Class Approach
Rather than waiting for individual children to be identified and referred, the programme supports all children simultaneously, addressing neuromotor needs before they translate into entrenched learning difficulties.
Empowered Staff with Practical Skills
Trained staff gain a new lens through which to understand children's challenges, alongside practical tools to act on that understanding confidently and without additional specialist referral.
Evidence-Based and Well-Researched
The INPP Method has been in use for over 50 years. A growing body of published research, including school-based trials, supports its effectiveness in improving learning readiness in primary-aged children.
Minimal Disruption, Maximum Impact
The programme requires just 10 minutes each school day. No specialist equipment, no room changes, no withdrawal from class. It integrates seamlessly into the existing school day.
Supports SEN and SEND Priorities
For schools under pressure to identify and support children with special educational needs, the programme offers a practical first-tier response that may reduce the volume of referrals and the demand on specialist services.
One-Day Teacher Training
What the Training Involves
The INPP One-Day Teacher Training Course equips school staff with everything they need to implement the Schools Programme confidently and correctly.
Understanding the Foundations
Attendees explore the principles of neuromotor development: what primitive reflexes are, why they matter for learning, and how to recognise the signs of retained reflexes in everyday classroom behaviour.
Screening for Neuromotor Readiness
Practical training in using the INPP screening tests, giving staff a structured, simple way to identify children who may be most affected by neuromotor immaturity.
Implementing the Movement Programme
Hands-on practice with the INPP Developmental Movement Programme. Staff leave knowing exactly how to lead the daily 10-minute routine, how to progress it across the year, and what to look for.
Delivery Guidance and Best Practice
Practical advice on integrating the programme into the school timetable, maintaining fidelity across the year, and communicating the approach to parents and colleagues.
What Attendees Learn
- How to screen for neuromotor readiness using validated INPP screening tools
- The physical foundations of learning and the relationship between movement and cognitive development
- How to implement the INPP Developmental Movement Programme in a whole-class setting
- Best practice for delivering the programme consistently across a full academic year
- How to identify and note changes in children's presentation over time
Attendees must have access to the INPP training manual, which is required as a reference throughout the course. Details on obtaining the manual are provided on booking.
Getting Started
Who Should Attend and What to Expect
The training is designed for anyone working directly with children in a school setting. We can also bring the course to your school for whole-staff or multi-school groups.
Suitable for
One or more staff members per school
- Class teachers at any key stage, particularly EYFS and KS1
- SENCOs and SEN support staff
- Teaching assistants and learning support assistants
- School psychologists and specialist support teachers
- Head teachers and school leaders looking to embed the programme school-wide
- Multi-academy trust staff seeking a consistent, evidence-based approach across schools
Bring the Training to Your School
INPP runs teacher training events throughout the year at various locations across the UK. We are also happy to deliver the training on-site for groups of staff at your school or across your trust. Get in touch to discuss dates, costs, and logistics.
Teachers often feel impotent in knowing how to identify factors underlying the increase in SEN, or having the resources to help. This course provides practical tools to change that.
Find Out How INPP Can Support Your School
Whether you want to book onto an open training day, bring the course to your school, or simply find out more, we would love to hear from you.
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